Latest News in South Africa – Wednesday, 14 December 2022

  • Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma voted in favour of impeachment.
  • Messi urges Argentina to relish World Cup final spot.
  • Kehlani speaks out after being sexually assaulted at her concert. 

Dlamini Zuma defends move to vote to favour of Ramaphosa impeachment proceedings – EWN

Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma defended her vote in favour of impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa, EWN reports. Dlamini Zuma was the first ANC MP to break ranks and vote for impeachment. She was one of four ANC members that broke with party leadership and voted against Ramaphosa’s defence of the Section 89 panel findings. She voted in support of impeachment proceedings alongside Supra Mahumapelo, Mosebenzi Zwane, and Mervyn Dirks. Read more here

‘My family must be going crazy!’: Messi revels in success as Argentina reach World Cup final – News24

Lionel Messi urged his colleagues to “enjoy the occasion” following Argentina’s 3-0 victory over Croatia on Tuesday to advance to the World Cup final against France or Morocco. Messi gave Argentina the lead with a penalty kick in the first half, but Julian Alvarez scored twice at Qatar’s Lusail stadium, where Sunday’s final will take place. “Argentina are, once again, in the World Cup final. Enjoy it!” said Messi. “We’ve been through tough situations, other very good ones. Today we’re experiencing something spectacular,” he said. Read more here

Kehlani Says She’s ‘Sick to My Stomach’ After Being Sexually Assaulted at Her Concert – Billboard 

After being sexually attacked at one of her recent gigs, Kehlani is speaking out. She resorted to Instagram Stories to express her anger with the situation. “I don’t care how sexual you deem my music, my performances, my fun with my friends dancing at clubs, or ME… That does not give any of you the right to cross a boundary like sticking your hands up my skirt & pulling my underwear to TOUCH MY GENITALS as I am being escorted through a crowd after performing. This s— made me sick to my stomach. As a victim of sexual assault, I am endlessly triggered and mindblown,” she said. Read more here

Here are the top trending stories of the day. 

Headline: Phala Phala saga: How the rebellion against Ramaphosa fumbled, stumbled and ultimately crumbled – News24 (for subscribers)

Headline: Festive season readiness | Domestic travel demand on the rise – eNCA

Headline: Morocco’s miracle run faces its toughest test – Scrolla

Headline: WATCH | ‘R6m in the bin’, says Malema as opposition MPs criticise ANC – TimesLIVE

Headline: Diddy Defends Yung Miami, Says She’s ‘Not My Side Chick’ After Announcing Daughter’s Birth – Billboard

Weather: Warm day on the cards, but severe thunderstorms in several parts of the country – News24

Image credit: Gallo Images

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